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Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL12

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?

Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).